Thursday

Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce 2013 annual dinner and Awards Night, The Ridges, 2311 Griffith Ave., Wisconsin Rapids. Call Krista at 715-422-4860 or email kkwcoon@gmail.com. Awards include Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year, Innovative Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year Award. Featured keynote speaker for the event is Gov. Scott Walker. $40 per person; tables of eight, $300.

Jan. 23

? Be Prepared for an Active Shooter, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Marathon County Sheriff's Training and Resource Center, 7255 Stewart Ave., Wausau. Online registration open until Jan. 23. Learn the profile of an active shooter, insights into this alarming trend. Learn how to recognize and respond to potential workplace violence. Learn what to do if an active shooter is in your vicinity, how to respond when law enforcement arrives at your business, and learn ways to train employees for an active shooter. Tour emergency response vehicles on-site. Presenters: Deputy Dean Pitt, Marathon County Sheriff's Department; Lt. Chad Billeb, Marathon County Sheriff's Department; and Lt. Mark Pankow, Wausau Police Department.